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Kicking and screaming my way into the lightWed, 12 Nov 2014 02:35:39 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/Comment on On Origami Yoda and Dream Theft by pgladyhttps://reluctantlypregnant.wordpress.com/2014/11/11/on-origami-yoda-and-dream-theft/#comment-22
Wed, 12 Nov 2014 02:35:39 +0000http://reluctantlypregnant.wordpress.com/?p=150#comment-22Nancy, thanks for your encouraging comment and reminder that there are alternative models of education already encouraging kids in self-directed learning. Montessori has been doing this well for a long time, hasn’t it. Bless you on your journey to freedom!
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Wed, 12 Nov 2014 00:42:25 +0000http://reluctantlypregnant.wordpress.com/?p=150#comment-21Lyndsey,
It is crazy how things fall into place when we start to own who we truly are. I think about being fully free to be myself ALL THE TIME! And as I step a little down the path towards this magical place, the fears I had are often replaced with answers that support me being me.

I spent my life teaching in a Montessori classroom because kids are encouraged to explore their interests, at least a little.

As I continue to expose the 4-5 year olds in my public school preschool class to art, music, cultures around the world, and life in the garden, I see passion grow in these kids. They are so full of life and most have a love of learning. Sadly, a few have already lost that love in exchange for “play”, which for them means – don’t bug me with that red-eyed tree frog from the Amazon rainforest – I’m too busy playing Power Rangers.

Last week, I got out the moveable alphabet. Spontaneous spelling and reading exploded. Happy, proud kids spelling “mom” on the table with the little letters.

I put out a tub with a little broom, a dust pan and a container of crumpled tissue paper. James dumped out the paper and swept up the mess 14 times in a row. He really wanted to learn how to work a little broom and dust pan.

Henry wore the class sombrero all morning and felt very proud. We had been learning about the many cultures of North America, including Mexico.

We painted beluga whales during our Arctic studies in the style of Laurel Marie Sobol, an Oregon artist and wildlife protector.

When John was with his dad in Cabela’s last week, he pointed out the full-sized, stuffed caribou. “That’s a caribou, dad. They live on the Arctic tundra.” said John. Dad was skeptical so they read the sign. John was right. Dad was amazed.

Who knows what these young ones will land on as their “passion”. For sure this year they will be exposed to many, many possibilities.

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Tue, 11 Nov 2014 22:12:27 +0000http://reluctantlypregnant.wordpress.com/?p=145#comment-20[…] a drive to increase passion (and hopefully innovation) in our employees: The remarkably different corporate training class I recently took was designed to help people reconnect with their passions and address their […]
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Sat, 25 Oct 2014 19:16:46 +0000http://reluctantlypregnant.wordpress.com/?p=145#comment-19Beautifully, artfully spoken. Your sincerity speaks volumes to the experience you felt. So I say rock on, dance your heart out, lead and others will follow.
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Sat, 13 Oct 2012 17:10:43 +0000http://reluctantlypregnant.wordpress.com/?p=55#comment-16Oh my! I can’t wait to read part 2.
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Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:14:38 +0000http://reluctantlypregnant.wordpress.com/?p=55#comment-15Oh Lyndsey, on the edge of my mama-seat…
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Tue, 25 Sep 2012 23:41:35 +0000http://reluctantlypregnant.wordpress.com/?p=55#comment-14The alarm @6:30 was actually my fault:( Not sure how it got turned on, but needless to say it twer me. Ugh. Whadda night. Perfect Poop Storm.
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Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:37:31 +0000http://reluctantlypregnant.wordpress.com/?p=19#comment-12Beautifully written, Lyndsey. I’m sure that your mom is indeed having a delightful chuckle and sending you much love, grace and peace. You are a gifted and talented writer and I’m so glad to be able to stop by, pull up my chair and read.
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Sat, 08 Oct 2011 19:29:39 +0000http://reluctantlypregnant.wordpress.com/?p=19#comment-11Lyndsey, I am loving this blog. I think that is a great meditation to hold on to. If there is anything you need anytime you need it, just give me a call sista:)
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Sat, 08 Oct 2011 06:53:33 +0000http://reluctantlypregnant.wordpress.com/?p=19#comment-10Yes, I’m sure Momma Frank is grinning from ear to ear. I have felt the same thing about baby 3.0, that God has made space in our family……that we have love to share………that he….or she………is meant to be.
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